Brazil

Simplício — 306 MW Hydroelectric

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Simplício is a 306 MW hydro power plant located in Brazil. View location, capacity, and technical details.

Capacity
306 MW

Installed

Commissioned
2013

Year online

Owner
Companhia Energética de Minas Gerais (CEMIG)

Operator

Location
-21.92, -42.79

Coordinates

Insights

#144
largest in Brazil
#1,079
largest Hydroelectric worldwide
#5,995
largest worldwide
2013
29 yrs newer than avg
120
operated by Companhia Energética de…
58
plants within 100 km

Technical Details

Fuel Type
Hydroelectric
Capacity
306 MW
Commissioned
2013
Status
Operational
Owner
Companhia Energética de Minas Gerais (CEMIG)
Country
Brazil
Coordinates
-21.921, -42.790

Carbon Footprint

Annual CO₂
25,708 t

tonnes / year

Lifetime CO₂
2,056,652 t

over ~80 yrs

Intensity
24 g

Est. gCO2/kWh

Annual emissions equivalent to

5,589
cars per year
3,428
homes per year
1,168,552
trees to offset

Renewable source — life-cycle emissions only (materials/construction), no direct combustion. Open calculator

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About this plant

Simplício is a hydro power station located in Brazil, contributing a substantial 305.7 MW to the country’s energy generation capacity. Commissioned in 2013, this facility utilizes the natural flow of water to produce electricity, employing sophisticated hydroelectric technology that maximizes efficiency and output. With its coordinates at -21.9211, -42.7903, Simplício is strategically positioned to support the Brazilian energy grid, playing an essential role in balancing supply and demand in a country where hydroelectric power is a primary energy source. The operational context of Simplício reflects Brazil’s commitment to renewable energy, as the nation continues to invest in infrastructure that harnesses its vast water resources. This power plant not only enhances energy security for local communities but also aligns with Brazil’s national policies aimed at increasing the share of renewables in the energy mix, reducing greenhouse gas emissions, and promoting sustainable development. Simplício stands as a testament to Brazil’s ongoing efforts to leverage its natural resources responsibly and efficiently.

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